Wandsworth stabbing: Victim named by police as photo of suspect also released

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Officers were called to Thessaly Road in Wandsworth on August 24, where they found the victim with multiple knife wounds.

A 32-year-old man found stabbed to death in Wandsworth has been named by police.

Theo Porteous was discovered by officers on Thessaly Road, not far from Battersea Park, on Thursday, August 24, with a number of knife wounds.

He was pronounced dead at the scene just after 1pm.

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While yet to be formally identified, police have said he has been named as Mr Porteous. His family are being supported by specially trained officers.

Theo Porteous. Credit: Met Police.Theo Porteous. Credit: Met Police.
Theo Porteous. Credit: Met Police.

A murder investigation is ongoing into his death, led by the Met’s Specialist Crime Command.

Police have also now released an image and footage of someone they wish to speak to.

Police have released a photo of the man they wish to identify and speak with in connection with the fatal killing of Theo Porteous. Credit: Met Police.Police have released a photo of the man they wish to identify and speak with in connection with the fatal killing of Theo Porteous. Credit: Met Police.
Police have released a photo of the man they wish to identify and speak with in connection with the fatal killing of Theo Porteous. Credit: Met Police.

Det Ch Insp Wayne Jolley, leading the investigation, said: “My thoughts are with Theo’s family and friends, at what is an unimaginable time for them. I have assured them that I and my team will do everything we can to bring those responsible for Theo’s murder to justice.

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“Our investigation is progressing at pace and I want to ask for the public’s help in identifying the man in the CCTV image. I would ask anyone who recognises him to get in touch without delay. Likewise, anyone with any information about Theo’s murder should get in touch – even details that may seem irrelevant could be important to our investigation.”

There have been no arrests, and enquiries are ongoing.

Anyone with any information is asked to call the police on 101 or Tweet @MetCC quoting 3633/24AUG.

To remain anonymous, you can contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or visit Crimestoppers-uk.org.

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